A design to promote group learning in e-learning: Experiences from the field

Authors:
Pei-Chen Sun;Hsing Kenny Cheng;Tung-Chin Lin;Feng-Sheng Wang
Affiliations:
Institute of Information and Computer Education, National Kaohsiung Normal University, 116 Ho-Ping First Road, Kaohsiung 802, Taiwan, ROC;Department of Decision and Information Sciences, Warrington College of Business Administration, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7169, USA;Department of Management Information System, National Sun Yat-Sen University, 70 Lien-hai Road Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan, ROC;Department of Management Information System, National Sun Yat-Sen University, 70 Lien-hai Road Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan, ROC
Venue:
Computers & Education
Year:
2008

Citing 6
Cited 4

Organizational information requirements, media richness and structural design

Management Science
Interaction process in computer-mediated and face-to-face groups

Computer Supported Cooperative Work - Special issue on time, technology, and groups: development, interaction, and task performance over time in computer-mediated vs face-to-face groups
Data mining: a hands-on approach for business professionals

Data mining: a hands-on approach for business professionals
'1 + 1 2': Merging Distance and Density Based Clustering

DASFAA '01 Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Database Systems for Advanced Applications
A comparison of student outcomes with and without teacher facilitated computer-based instruction

Computers & Education
Survey research methodology in management information systems: an assessment

Journal of Management Information Systems - Special section: Strategic and competitive information systems

An automatic group composition system for composing collaborative learning groups using enhanced particle swarm optimization

Computers & Education
Data mining for adaptive learning in a TESL-based e-learning system

Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
PeRES: a personalized recommendation education system based on multi-agents & SCORM

ICWL'07 Proceedings of the 6th international conference on Advances in web based learning
Evaluating automatic group formation mechanisms to promote collaborative learning - a case study

International Journal of Learning Technology

Quantified Score

Hi-index	0.00

Visualization

Abstract

The Internet enables learners to be brought together where they can cooperate in learning in groups without space and time limitations. It is, however, quite a challenge to form ideal groups in a short time and ensure satisfactory interaction for learners in cyberspace. In this study, we propose a useful grouping method to help teachers improve group-learning in e-learning by first establishing effective groups with rules based on data mining, and then facilitating student interaction using a system that monitors members' communication status. Field observations and quantitative evidence show the validity and practicability of the proposed method.